Building Western Wisconsin
With Skilled Union Labor

The Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council represents the skilled union trades workers who build, maintain, and strengthen communities across our region. Through our affiliated local unions, we support safe jobsites, strong apprenticeship pathways, family-supporting careers, and high-quality construction throughout Western Wisconsin.

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A Stronger Voice For The Skilled Trades

The Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council brings together affiliated local unions across the building and construction trades. Our role is to support workers, promote high standards in the construction industry, and help connect people with the training and opportunities available through union apprenticeship programs. Whether you are a worker, student, contractor, public official, community partner, or someone exploring a career in the trades, the Council helps point you toward the right next step.

Find What You Need

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Explore apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled trades.

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Learn why experienced construction workers make the move to union.

View affiliated local
unions across Western Wisconsin.

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Review basic labor
rights resources.

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Contact the Council with questions
or requests.

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Submit expenses
to the Council.

Start A Career That Builds More Than A Resume

Union apprenticeship programs offer a direct path into skilled construction careers. Apprentices earn while they learn, receive hands-on training, and build skills that can lead to long-term family-supporting careers.

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Representing Skilled Trades Across Western Wisconsin

The Council is made up of affiliated local unions representing the skilled workers who build Western Wisconsin. These affiliates cover a wide range of trades and provide the training, representation, and workforce connections that keep the region moving.

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Who We Are

The Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council exists to support the people and unions that power the region’s construction industry. We advocate for skilled union workers, promote high standards, and help strengthen the connection between workers, contractors, public partners, and communities.

Learn About the Council

Meet The People
Representing The Council

The Council is led by officers and staff who understand the construction industry, the needs of affiliated unions, and the importance of strong representation for working people across Western Wisconsin.

Meet Officers and staff

Have A Question For The Council?

Contact the Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council for questions about affiliates, apprenticeships, member resources, partnerships, or council business.

CONTACT US

FAQs

  • The Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council is a regional labor organization representing affiliated local unions in the building and construction trades.

  • The Council supports affiliated unions, promotes strong standards in the construction industry, helps connect people to apprenticeship opportunities, and serves as a resource for workers, contractors, public officials, and community partners.

  • Start by visiting the Apprenticeship page, where you can learn about common apprenticeship pathways and find links to affiliated union apprenticeship programs.

  • Visit the Affiliates page to see affiliated unions and connect with the trade or local that fits your needs.